Friday

14th April - Law News

1935th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based news & legal articles archive focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.

Today's video story: Nigeria says it's actively negotiating with the militant Islamist group, Boko Haram, to free the remaining schoolgirls who were kidnapped in Chibok three years ago today. Demonstrators will hold events in the capital, Abuja, and in Lagos, to mark the anniversary. Almost two hundred of the girls are still being held in captivity. Government Ministers are marking the anniversary by stressing their commitment to tackling Islamic extremists. Last October, 21 girls were freed after negotiations between Boko Haram and the government.



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Thursday

13th April - Law News

1934th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based news & legal articles archive focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.

Today's video story: In Korea, the murder of a young woman in the affluent Gangnam district has ignited a vicious public debate about the country's entrenched misogyny. Feminists blamed Korea's gender inequality and took to the streets which sparked counter protests from men's rights defenders who felt men were unfairly attacked. This debate intensified online where feminists mirror the name-calling men direct at them. But these tactics only made the men angrier. And for some, this online conflict has painful real-life consequences.


Focus of the day story:  The Legal Ombudsman is increasing its budget by £1m for the next financial year – the first time the organisation has increased spending since its formation. Umbrella body The Office for Legal Complaints has proposed a total budget for 2017/18 of £14.63m, with £11.63m covering the legal services jurisdiction and £3m to cover complaints about claims management companies. This is £1m more than budgeted spend for 2016/17. The increase, revealed in documents presented to last month’s Legal Services Board meeting, reflects what are termed as ‘CMC bad debt expenses’, which are expected to increase significantly. Full story - The Law Society Gazette


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Wednesday

12th April - Law News

1933rd Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based news & legal articles archive focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.

Today's video story: Russia apparently has information of a potential incident similar to the alleged chemical attack in Idlib province, possibly targeting a Damascus suburb, President Vladimir Putin said. The goal is to discredit the government of Syrian President Assad, he added.


Focus of the day story:  Many senior partners lack all but a “basic knowledge” of their clients’ businesses, leading to “superficial” interactions and a “disconnect between law firms and their clients”, a report has found. Further, in-house counsel are now looking at alternative providers and also smaller firms that offer greater flexibility – as well as bringing more work in-house. Full story - Legal Futures


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Tuesday

11th April - Law News

1932nd Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based news & legal articles archive focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.

Today's video story: A secret recording that implicates the Bank of England in the Libor rigging scandal has been uncovered by the BBC's Panorama programme. Libor is the rate at which banks lend money to each other and it sets a benchmark for mortgages and loans for regular customers. The 2008 recording adds to evidence the central bank repeatedly pressured commercial banks during the financial crisis to push their Libor rates down.


Focus of the day story:  Cuts to legal aid for prisoners ruled unlawful. Campaigners win court of appeal battle against 2013 limits introduced by Chris Grayling in three out of five categories. Full story - Guardian Law


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Monday

10th April - Law News

1931st Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based news & legal articles archive focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.

Today's video story: President Donald Trump and Justice Anthony Kennedy speak at the swearing in ceremony for the originalist rightwing Justice Neil Gorsuch at the White House.

Focus of the day story: The use of robots and artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace is developing at such a rate that urgent action is required to bring the law up to date, the International Bar Association (IBA) has said. Full story - New Law Journal


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Sunday

9th April - Law News

1930th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based news & legal articles archive focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.

Today's video story: A fifth of the world’s cocaine is produced in one valley. Controlled in part by Shining Path Maoist guerillas, Peru’s poorest region, the Valle de los Ríos Apurímac, Ene y Mantaro, is ungovernable and the drug trade flourishes.



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Saturday

8th April - Law News

1929th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based news & legal articles archive focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.

Today's video story: Kendall Jenner Pepsi advert: Why did it wind people up? The firm pulled the advert starring Kendall Jenner after a social media backlash.



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Friday

7h April - Law News

1928th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based news & legal articles archive focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.

Today's video story: Stockholm authorities have confirmed that four people have died and 15 are injured, following the truck attack that took place outside Ahlens department store in the city. Swedish police have also confirmed one person has been arrested.

Focus of the day story:  Pressure is growing on the prime minister to relieve justice secretary Liz Truss of her role as lord chancellor following a series of blunders, press reports. According to 'senior government sources' quoted by the Daily Telegraph's senior political correspondent, the mistakes have prompted 'concerns at the very top that a major overhaul is needed'. Full story - The Law Society Gazette


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